VANIHCS FW Generator Load Bank Testing

SOL #: 36C25026Q0198Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)

DAYTON, OH, 45428, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Wayne, IN

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

Equipment And Materials Testing: Bearings (H231)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d6b84c7f83d548d3a1c7f5a6ec2b4a80/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 2, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 13, 2026, 8:30 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 10, has issued a Solicitation for Annual Emergency Generator, Load Bank, and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) Preventive Maintenance and Testing, including emergency services, for the Northern Indiana Health Care Systems Fort Wayne Campus. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will furnish all trained labor, supervision, management, transportation, supplies, equipment, and materials to perform comprehensive annual preventive maintenance and testing. This includes:

Annual testing and maintenance of emergency generators, ATS, and load banks.
Providing emergency service 24/7 as requested, twice a year.
Specific tasks cover inspections, testing, and maintenance of engine lube, cooling, air, fuel, electrical systems, AC generators, and ATS units.
Required 4-hour load testing of emergency generators at specific kW ratings. All work must comply with manufacturer's requirements and relevant industry standards, including VHA Directive 1028 for Facility Electrical Power Systems.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
Period of Performance: A base year of 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (anticipated April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027), plus four one-year option periods.
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
NAICS Code: 541380 (Equipment and Materials Testing)
Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million
Place of Performance: Fort Wayne VA Medical Center, 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals Due: March 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: February 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Submission Method: Offers must be emailed to Samuel.Galbreath@va.gov. No physical quotes will be accepted.
Required Documents: Completed SF 1449, acknowledgment of amendments, bid schedule, a Quality Control Program, and SDVOSB certificates.
Key Compliance: Bidders must adhere to VAAR 852.219-73 regarding SDVOSB eligibility and limitations on subcontracting (e.g., not paying more than 50% of the contract amount to non-SDVOSBs for services). Compliance with Service Contract Act wage determinations (Attachment I) and VHA health/safety protocols (e.g., influenza vaccination, Attachment III) is also critical. Background investigations are required for all contractor employees.